Methods of use of a clip applier
US8529587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00637
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for closing an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen or body tissue can include positioning a splittable carrier tube adjacent to the opening, the carrier tube having a splittable distal end with an outer surface retaining a closure element in a substantially tubular configuration or having an asymmetrically-elongated tubular shape with a trapezoidal longitudinal cross-sectional profile. The method including splitting a distal end of the carrier tube with a splitter and deploying the closure element from the carrier flaps of the carrier tube and over the splitter to allow the closure element to engage at least a portion of the wall of the body lumen or the body tissue and substantially close the opening.
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